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A short book that's well-researched and full of interesting facts

Bob Knetzger
Apr 30, 2025
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The Pencil Perfect

Fans of the Blackwing 602 pencil, or any connoisseur of fine writing utensils, will enjoy Caroline Weavers' book "The Untold Story of a Cultural Icon."

This short book is full of stories about the history of pencils, like, the tale of pencilmaker Faber-Castell, the family run business full of backstabbing, generational disputes, intrigu…

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